Do 2017 Kia Optima owners report Engine problems?

160 of 250 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Kia Optima (64%) involve Engine.

Do 2017 Kia Optima owners report Electrical System problems?

25 of 250 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Kia Optima (10%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2017 Kia Optima owners report Power Train problems?

20 of 250 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Kia Optima (8%) involve Power Train.

2017 Kia Optima: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 250 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (64% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash. Read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 64%

160 reports (64%) · 8 fire

Electrical System safety 10%

25 reports (10%) · 2 fire · 1 crash

Power Train0 8%

20 reports (8%)

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 8%

20 reports (8%) · 1 fire

Exterior Lighting0 6%

15 reports (6%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 250 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.